As you consider the benefits of joining the ARAG Network, you might have some questions. We’ve answered the top five questions we hear from attorneys before they join the ARAG Network. Read on to learn more about becoming a network attorney.
1. What are the requirements to join?
To join the Attorney Network, you must maintain the following:
- Malpractice insurance of $100,000 per incident and $300,000 aggregate.
- A good standing with the regulatory authority in the state(s) where you accept clients.
- Experience in the areas of law for cases you would like to receive. ARAG network attorneys are highly rated and average 20 years of experience.
- Agreement to provide services to ARAG members for covered matters based on the ARAG Attorney Agreement, Plan Documents and Fee Schedule.
2. What types of legal matters can I practice in on the ARAG network?
You can be your own boss when you are a network attorney – you get to select the types of cases you’re interested in, as long as you have prior experience within the area(s) of law you have selected.
At ARAG, we have the most comprehensive legal matter coverage on the market, with over 140 areas of law to choose from within the following categories:
- Administrative
- Consumer protection
- Criminal
- Estate planning
- Family law
- Financial
- Immigration
- Insanity of infirmity
- Internet law
- Neighbor dispute
- Personal Injury
- Real estate
- Traffic
You can also designate whether you’re interested in small claims or litigation cases for relevant area of law categories , and contested vs. uncontested for matters like divorce.
We’ve provided network attorneys with options to tailor their ARAG referrals, enabling them to grow their practice in the way they want. As a network attorney, you will only receive cases in the legal matters you select on your profile. And you now have the opportunity to indicate your interest in fully virtually cases in the areas of law you’re interested in as a way to expand your business within the state(s) where you are licensed.
3. How do members find me and how many cases can I expect to receive?
Once ARAG has confirmed coverage for a member’s legal matter, they receive a confirmation and are matched to relevant network attorneys based on location, area of law and other preferences like working fully virtual. The number of cases you may receive from ARAG can vary based on location and area of law. Call us to learn more about the client potential in your area.
If you have multiple office locations, you can list them all to receive referrals in each local community. Even if you don’t have a physical office and you handle most of your cases virtually, you’re still welcome to join the network.
Members can also learn more information about you by looking through your online attorney profile – created by you – which features background information, geographic areas served, areas of law and ratings and reviews from other members.
4. What are your fees and how do I get paid?
ARAG will pay you based on a set fee schedule, where each area of law has its own rate. To learn more about how much you can earn on the ARAG network, call our Network Development team at 866-272-4529 ext. 3.
When you take on a case, you submit a claim online and get paid directly by ARAG within 10 business days (or less if you sign up for EFT payment) after the claim is approved. This means you won’t have to spend time chasing down collections and you will know in advance what you will be paid before accepting a case. To make things convenient, we offer an online profile and claims portal, where you can update your profile and easily submit claims.
5. How do I apply?
Applying is easy! Simply go to our application page and follow the prompts. You will need to verify your malpractice insurance and licensure and provide your office address (if applicable) and the types of legal matters where you would like to represent ARAG members. Please note that we credential each individual attorney, not each firm, so if you have other attorneys who may assist with an ARAG case, they also need to apply. Best of all, it will never cost you anything to join the network. Once you join the network, you can refer the other members of your firm for a $100 bonus per referral.
If you ever have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Call 866-272-4529 ext. 3 or email helloattorney@ARAGlegal.com to get connected with our Attorney Network Development team. And don’t forget, if you’re ready to start working with ARAG, visit our application page and apply today!1
1Placing an attorney on the ARAG network is at ARAG’s sole discretion.
